Our hearts and prayers go to our friends and family in Paris, as well as those who recently suffered terrorist attacks in Beirut, Kenya and Baghdad. A friend of mine reposted a comment on Facebook that began; “It is not only Paris we should pray for…It is the world.” As we open our hearts to
The Rise of Cheating in Online Education
Cheating has always been an issue in education. Students used to sneak notes into exam rooms and pay friends to write their term papers. Now, as education continues to move online, so has cheating. In fact, it’s become a booming industry. This article from The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/11/cheating-through-online-courses/413770/ ) explores the growth in paid services available
CW Celebrates Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Americans across the nation were honoring the sacrifices and service of the nation’s armed forces with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and other events. The College of Westchester contributed to honor and thank our veterans during a ceremony organized by the Stars & Stripes Club. Veterans Day Celebration included the singing of the National
Veterans Day
Today, Veterans Day is designated to commemorate all living and deceased veterans who heeded the call of duty. That would include those missing in action, our wounded warriors, former prisoners of war and millions of veterans who have served both in war and peace. We send our love and gratitude to our Veterans and their
Greenburgh Judge Visits CW
The Greenburgh Judge visited The College of Westchester to share insights of what it really means to be a Judge and handle several cases every day. Introduction to Business, College Math, and Business Law classes engaged with Hon. Walter Rivera, Court Judge in the Town of Greenburgh covered many important topics involving the daily routine
Greenburgh Judge Visits CW
Greenburgh Judge visited The College of Westchester to share insights of what it really means to be a Judge and handle several cases every day. Introduction to Business, College Math, and Business Law classes engaged with Hon. Walter Rivera, Court Judge in the Town of Greenburgh covered many important topics involving the daily routine in
Making a Difference for Online Students: CW Receives Quality Matters Award
The College of Westchester is the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Quality Matters (QM) “Making a Difference for Students” Award in the Institution Category for online excellence in teaching, training, online observation, and online pedagogy and andragogy. Accepting the award on behalf of The College of Westchester was Paula Cancro, Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair
Making a Difference for Online Students: CW Receives Quality Matters Award
CW is the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Quality Matters (QM) “Making a Difference for Students” Award in the Institution Category for online excellence in teaching, training, online observation, and online pedagogy and andragogy. Accepting the award on behalf of The College of Westchester was Paula Cancro, Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair Person, Business. The
Online Education App Provides Extra Income for Teachers
Online education platforms have been touted as a cost effective alternative to traditional college for students. As instructors get involved, they weigh the financial pros and cons of teaching online courses. Online education start-ups may not be the first to come to mind when thinking about money-making opportunities, but this article about app Udemy (https://www.udemy.com
10 Study Snacks that are Better than Candy
The stretch from Halloween to New Years brings many opportunities to overindulge in sugar. Between all the celebrations (and all the leftovers from said celebrations), many of us may find it hard to avoid at school, work, and home. However, students prepping for final exams, projects, presentations, and other end-of-term deadlines and events need proper